Vision

To be a leader, driving change, an innovator in physiotherapy and to promote organized research which can contribute to excellence in physiotherapy education and improved health care so as to improve the quality of life.

Mission
The course in Physiotherapy aims to impart in-depth knowledge and skill to a student in basics of physiotherapy to make them competent enough for best practices, professionalism, leadership, various physical diagnosis techniques required for clinical reasoning and carry out physiotherapy treatment with evidence based practice with professional ethics.

Program Objectives

To Acquire the in-depth knowledge of structure and function of human body related to the respective branch of specialty.

To Acquire the in-depth knowledge of movement dysfunction of human body, cause thereof, & of principles underlying the use of physiotherapeutic interventions, for restoring movement dysfunction towards normalcy.

To Demonstrate the ability to make clinical decision & select appropriate outcome measures based on the comprehensive knowledge of theoretical aspects of specialty.

To acquire skills of clinical reasoning and implementation of evidence based practice.

To acquire competency towards professional autonomy and independent practice.

To acquire the broad education necessary to understand the impact of Physiotherapy in global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

To acquire a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

To acquire a knowledge of contemporary issues.

About School of Allied Health Sciences

Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy (PT) is a Movement Science with an established theoretical and scientific base and widespread clinical applications in the Prevention, Restoration, Rehabilitation, Maintenance and Promotion of optimal physical function. Physiotherapists diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. This physical dysfunction may be the sequels of involvement of any of the systems like Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardiovascular, Respiratory or other body systems.

These practitioners contribute to society and the profession through practice, teaching and administration. They enhance their knowledge by retraining and lifelong learning.
Learning experiences are provided under the guidance and supervision of competent faculty, in both, classroom as well as in the clinic. The designed curriculum will prepare the entry-to-practice physiotherapist (PT), to be an autonomous, effective, safe and compassionate professional, who practices collaboratively in a variety of healthcare set ups such as neonatal to geriatric, from critical care to community fitness and sports training. It is responsive to the current and future School of Allied Health under Dayananda Sagar University provides Health Care Education leading to develop high calibre physiotherapists. The curriculum focuses on knowledge based course work integrated with skill development as a part of training. It equally helps in inculcating the scientific temper for the lifelong processes of learning.

Dept of Physiotherapy under School of Allied Health Sciences (SOAHS), a constituent wing of DSU, situated in the heart of the city about 10 KMS from City Railway station, Campus is spread over sprawling 28 acres of land offering all major Professional Courses through its constituent Colleges. Department of Physiotherapy under SOAHS, Approved by Government of Karnataka, and Recognized by Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) offers

Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION OF BACHELOR'S IN PHYSIOTHERAPY - BPT DEGREE

A candidate seeking admission to BPT course:

The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.

Shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with aggregate of 40% marks and with English as one of the subjects. However, candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the qualifying examination shall be not less than 35%.

Student shall be medically fit.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION OF MASTER'S IN PHYSIOTHERAPY - MPT DEGREE

A student shall be declared to be eligible for the award of Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy (B.P.T.) degree if he/she has:

Candidates who have passed B.Sc (PT) or BPT degree from a recognized university or equivalent are eligible.

Candidates shall be medically fit.

Faculty:

TEACHING STAFF

Sl.No

Name of the Faculty

Designation

Qualification

Teaching Experience UG

Teaching Experience PG

Total Experience

1

Dr. Anil T John

Principal

MPT, MIAP, FAGE

1.6 Years

14 .3Years

15.9 Years

2

Dr. Srihari Sharma KN

Asst. Prof

MPT

--

8 Years

8 Years

3

Dr. Dr. Jimshad T.U

Asst. Prof

MPT

---

3 Years

3Years

4

Dr. Soumya

MD Physiology

PART-TIME TEACHING STAFF

Sl.No

Name of the Faculty

Designation

Qualification

Teaching Experience UG

Teaching Experience PG

Total Experience

1

Mr. Shivanand

Asst. Prof

M.Sc (Psychology)

15 Years

10 years

25 years

2

Mrs. K Bhageerathi

Asst. Prof

M.A (Sociology)

14 Years

14 Years

3

Mrs. Vishalakshamma

Asst Prof

M.Sc Mathematics

15 Years

15 Years

4

Dr. Asha

Asst Prof

M.D (Pathology)

3 Years

8 Years

11 Years

5

Dr. Srinivas

Asst Prof

MS

2 years

13 Years

15 Years

6

Dr. Anita Prem

Asst Prof

MPT Community Medicine

10 Years

10 Years

7

Mrs. Pushpalatha

Asst. Prof

M.A (Kannada)

6 Years

6 Years

8

Ms. Sonia Mathew

Asst. Prof

M.Sc Anatomy

03 Years

03 Years

9

Ms. Durga

Asst. Prof

Pharmacology

03 Years

03 Years

10

Ms. Swati

Asst. Prof

M.Sc Microbiology

02 Years

02 Years

11

Dr. Yogeesh S N

Asst. Prof

MBBS Orthopaedic

05 Years

05 Years

12

Dr.Ramdev

Prof

MD PHYSIOLOGY

32 Years

32 Years

Scheme of Curriculum

Click here for Scheme of Curriculum of Bachelor of Physiotherapy -- pdf

Click here for Scheme of Curriculum of Master of Physiotherapy – pdf

Evaluation Process

BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

There will be continuous assessment of a student's performance throughout the course and marks will be awarded by the concerned course instructor and/or the appropriate committee appointed for this purpose on the following basis.

The grading will normally be based on:

Continuous Evaluation.

Internal Assessment Tests and

End Term Examination.

Theoretical subjects: The evaluation will be based on instructors’ continuous assessment, two internal assessment tests and end term examination.

Practical / Clinical Courses: The evaluation will be based on instructors’ continuous assessment, a test and end term examination.

The weightage assigned to different components of continuous assessment will be announced by the concerned instructor(s) in the beginning of the semester.
The results of performance of the students in the Continuous Assessment/ Internal Assessment Test shall be announced by the instructors.
In case of seminar, evaluation will be as determined by the grade awarding committee. Mini project /projects will be based on guides continuous evaluation and end semester examination by a evaluation committee.
The results of performance of the students in the end semester examination shall be announced by the controller of Examinations.

CONTINUOUS EVALUATION:

Student shall secure minimum of 50 % of marks in continuous evaluation to be eligible to appear for the end semester examination.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT:

The average of the two best of three internal assessment, and two assignments shall be the internal assessment marks.
The Internal Assessment marks obtained shall not be allowed to be improved.
A candidate shall secure not less than 50% of marks prescribed for internal assessment in theory and Practical/Clinical training to be eligible to appear in the university examination.

PASS CRITERIA:

For a pass in theory examination conducted at the end of the semester by the university, a candidate shall secure not less than 45% marks in each subject. If a candidate fails to obtain 50% of marks in continuous evaluation, Internal Assessment and end semester examination taken together, he/she shall repeat theory examination.

A candidate not securing 50% marks in aggregate in theory or practical/clinical training shall be declared to have failed in that subject and is required to appear for both theory and practical/clinical training in the subsequent examination in that subject.

INTERNSHIP:

The duration of internship shall be 6 months inclusive of posting in rural setup/community based rehabilitation/clinic/hospital setup.
During the internship candidate shall have to work on average 8 hours per day.
The Internship shall be on rotation basis and shall cover clinical branches concerned with Physiotherapy such as Orthopaedics, Cardiovascular and Respiratory including ICU, Neurology and Neurosurgery Paediatrics, General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology both inpatient and outpatient services.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF BPT DEGREE:

A student shall be declared to be eligible for the award of BPT degree if he/she has :

Completed all the requirements for the degree at the end of the course. Satisfactorily completed all the mandatory audit courses; No dues to the University, Department, Hostels, and No disciplinary action is pending against him/her. Should have completed 6 months of compulsory rotator internship

The award of. Degree must be recommended by the Academic Council and approved by the Board of Governors of the University.

MASTERS PROGRAM (MPT)

There will be continuous assessment of a student's performance throughout the course and marks will be awarded by the concerned course instructor and/or the appropriate committee appointed for this purpose on the following basis.

The marks obtained will normally be based on:

Continuous Evaluation.

Internal Assessment Tests and

End Term Examination.

Theoretical subjects: The evaluation will be based on instructors’ continuous assessment, two internal assessment tests and end term examination.

Practical / Clinical Courses: The evaluation will be based on instructors’ continuous assessment, a test and end term examination.

The weightage assigned to different components of continuous assessment will be announced by the concerned instructor(s) in the beginning of the program.
The results of performance of the students in the Continuous Assessment/ Internal Assessment Test shall be announced by the instructors.
In case of seminar, evaluation will be as determined by the committee.
The results of performance of the students in the end examination shall be announced by the controller of Examinations.

CONTINUOUS EVALUATION:

The student shall secure a minimum of 50 % of marks in continuous evaluation to be eligible to appear for the end term examination.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT:

The student shall secure a minimum of 50 % of marks in the Internal Assessment to be eligible to appear for the end term examination.

MAINTENANCE OF LOG BOOK:

Every candidate shall maintain a record of the skills he/ she has acquired during the two years of the study period, duly certified by various Faculty members/Heads of departments. The Head of the department shall scrutinize the Log book every month. At the end of the program, the candidate shall submit the Log books to the Head of the Department.

CRITERIA FOR PASS:

Minimum pass marks shall be 50 % in each of the Theory and Practical heads separately.

DECLARATION OF RESULT:

A candidate shall be declared as successful as follows in the award of the degree:

Shall obtain Minimum of 50% in each head of theory and practical in University Examination at the same time.

A candidate secures a second class for an aggregate of less than 60%

A candidate secures a first class for an aggregate of 60% and less than 75%

A candidate secures a First class with distinction for an aggregate of 75% and above.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF MPT DEGREE:

Satisfactorily completed all the mandatory courses
No dues to the University, Department, Hostels, and no disciplinary action are pending against him/her.
The award of MPT degree must be recommended by the Academic Council and approved by the Board of Governors of the University

About Course

Physical therapy, as a profession, dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, when the advances in health care made possible the survival of people affected by poliomyelitis and war injuries. Physical therapy has continued to evolve and to respond to the needs of society, with physical therapists now practicing in a variety of clinical settings with unprecedented levels of professional responsibility. Physical therapists are integral members of the primary care team and are involved in prevention of disability and promotion of positive health, and acting as consultants in restorative care. Physical therapist practice today is based on a well-developed body of scientific and clinical knowledge. Physical therapists also apply knowledge from the basic, behavior and social sciences. Physical Therapists are autonomous professionals, able to act as first contact practitioners accepting referrals as well as referring patients to other health care professionals. The graduate professional education environment is inherently conducive to physical therapist education for many reasons, including the community of scholars, the balance of academic and community life, and the sharing of ideas within a dynamic collegial environment. The moulding of physical therapists must be conducted in an environment that fosters the intellectual challenge and spirit of inquiry characteristic of the community of scholars and in an environment that supports excellence in professional practice. The institutional environment ensures the opportunity for physical therapy to thrive as both an academic and a professional discipline. In the optimum environment, physical therapy upholds and draws upon a tradition of scientific inquiry while contributing to the profession’s body of knowledge. The faculty demonstrates a pattern of activity that reflects a commitment to excel in meeting the expectations of the institution, the students, and the profession. The academic environment provides students with opportunities to learn from and be influenced by knowledge outside of, as well as within, physical therapy. In this environment, students become aware of multiple styles of thinking, diverse social concepts, values, and ethical behavior that will help prepare them for identifying, redefining, and fulfilling their responsibilities to society and the profession. Of major importance is emphasis on critical thinking, ethical practice, and provision of culturally competent service to meet the changing needs of society.

BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (BPT)

PREAMBLE:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) under Dayananda Sagar University provides Science and Technology based Education leading to develop highly skilled Physiotherapists suitable for Hospitals, Specialists Clinics, Academics Institutions, and Medical Research Organizations. The credit based curriculum focuses course work integrated with skill development as a part of training. It equally helps in inculcating the scientific temper for the lifelong processes of learning.

At the Under Graduate level, a candidate goes through the foundation courses in Basic Medical Sciences, Humanities, Medical, Surgical, Super speciality, Research and Physiotherapy foundation courses, Electro Therapy, Exercise Therapy and Movement Sciences.

Each academic session is divided into two semesters of approximately twenty four weeks: an odd semester (September-February), an even semester (March-August).

The Board of Management approved schedule of academic activities for a session, inclusive of dates for registration, mid-semester and end-semester examinations, vacation breaks etc, shall be laid down in the Academic Calendar for the session.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:
English shall be the medium of instruction for the course as well as for the examination.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

Normally a candidate should complete all the requirements for undergraduate program in Four years. However, academically weaker candidates who do not fulfill some of the requirements in their first attempt and have to repeat them in subsequent semesters may be permitted up to Eight consecutive years (from the first year of registration) to complete all the requirements of the degree.

Normally a candidate admitted under Lateral Entry should complete all the requirements for undergraduate program in Two years. However, academically weaker candidates who do not fulfill some of the requirements in their first attempt and have to repeat them in subsequent semesters may be permitted up to Four consecutive years (from the first year of registration) to complete all the requirements of the degree

COURSE STRUCTURE

Medium of instruction, examination and project reports will be in English except in Case of Kannada.

Teaching of the courses shall be reckoned in credits; Credits are assigned to the

courses based on the following general pattern:

One credit for each lecture period

One credit for each tutorial period

One credit per two hours for each Laboratory or Clinical Teaching and Training session.

Credits for seminar, project as indicated in the scheme/curriculum of teaching.

Audit Courses

In order to qualify for a BPT degree of the DSU, a candidate is required to complete the credit requirement as prescribed in the scheme/curriculum for a particular program

The course work requirements may be broadly divided into following four main groups of subjects:

The B.P.T Program will have a curriculum and syllabi for the courses approved by the Board of Management. Board of Studies will discuss and recommend the syllabi of all the under graduate courses offered by the department from time to time before sending the same to the Academic Council. Academic Council will consider the proposals from the Board of Studies and make recommendations to the Board of Management for consideration and approval. For all approved courses, the copyright will be with DSU.

Faculty Advisor: To help the candidates in planning their courses of study and getting general advice on the academic program, the concerned department will assign a Faculty Advisor each candidate.

REGISTRATION

Every candidate is required to register for approved courses through the assigned Faculty Advisor at the commencement of each semester on the day fixed for such registration and notified in the Academic Calendar. The Dean may cancel the registration of one or more courses if they are found to violate some rules or if there are restrictions imposed due to disciplinary reasons.

Only those candidates will be permitted to register who have :

Cleared all University, Hostel and Library dues and fines (if any) of the previous semesters,

Paid all required advance payments of University and Hostel dues for the current semester,

Not been debarred from registering on any specific ground.

During registration following conditions must be fulfilled :

A candidate must pass all first year courses before registering for the third year.

A candidate must pass all second year courses before registering for the fourth Year.

Candidates obtaining grade 'E' in any course in any semester may clear it in the subsequent examination or must repeat it in the next appropriate semester when it is offered.

When a candidate re-registers for a subject, in accordance with clause 10.3, his/her new grade will be used for SGPA/CGPA calculation.

ATTENDANCE:

Candidates are required to attend all the classes (Lecture/Tutorials/ Practical /Seminar/Case Presentations/Clinical Teaching and Training/Project) for which they have been registered.

Candidates will have to attend all classes. A candidate will be debarred from appearing in an end semester examination if his/her attendance falls below 85 percent and will be awarded an “F” grade in that course.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

If the period of leave is for a short duration (less than two weeks), prior application for leave shall have to be submitted to the Chairman of the Department concerned stating fully the reasons for the leave requested for along with supporting document(s). Such leave will be granted by the Chairman of the Department.

Absence for a period not exceeding two weeks in a semester due to sickness or any other unavoidable reasons for which prior application could not be made may be condoned by the Chairman of the Department provided he/she is satisfied with the explanation.

If the period of absence is likely to exceed two weeks, a prior application for grant of leave will have to be submitted through the Chairman of the Department to the Dean with supporting documents in each case; the decision to grant leave shall be taken by the Dean on the recommendation of the Chairman of the Department.

The Dean may, on receipt of an application also decide whether the candidate be asked to withdraw from the course for that particular semester because of long absence.

It will be the responsibility of the candidate to intimate the concerned course instructor(s) regarding his/her absence before availing the leave.

In exceptional circumstances, the Dean in consultation with the Vice Chancellor may relax any of the above requirements.

MASTERS PROGRAM (MPT)

PREAMBLE
The Post Graduate program in Physiotherapy (MPT) prepares the students to develop excellent skills in clinical areas. The Program will build confidence in the students to work in challenging environment and enable to work independently as specialists, consultants, educators, administrators and researchers in a wide variety of professional settings. Post Graduate physiotherapists will have developed an ability to act with professionalism and integrity, work within agreed professional, ethical and legal frameworks, processes to maintain and improve standards of health care.

Postgraduate program in Physiotherapy is a two year program consisting of classroom teaching (Including seminars, journal reviews, case presentations, and case discussions) and clinical posting.

It builds upon and extends competencies acquired at the graduate level. The program prepares Physiotherapists for leadership position in physiotherapy and health care, education, administration and research in a wide variety of professional settings in meeting the National priorities and the changing needs of the society. Further the program encourages accountability and commitment to lifelong learning which fosters improvement of quality care.

The DSU shall have the following MPT speciality:

Neuro Sciences.

Cardiopulmonary Sciences.

Community Physiotherapy.

Women Health and Pediatric.

ACADEMIC SESSION

Each academic year consists of Forty Eight weeks duration. The course shall commence from September month of the academic year.

The Board of Management approved schedule of academic activities for a year, inclusive of dates for registration, examinations, vacation breaks etc, shall be laid down in the Academic Calendar for the session.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM:
Normally a candidate shall complete all the requirements for MP Program in Two years. However, academically weaker students who do not fulfill some of the requirements in their first attempt and have to repeat them in subsequent year may be permitted up to Four consecutive years (from the first year of registration) to complete all the requirements of the degree.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:
English shall be the medium of instruction for the course as well as for the examination.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Medium of instruction and examination shall be in English.

In order to qualify for a MPT Degree of the University, a student is required to complete the requirements as prescribed in the scheme/curriculum for a particular program

The program of study is broadly divided into following four main groups of courses:

i)Theory
ii) Practical
iii)Clinical Training
iv) Dissertation

MPT Program will have a curriculum and syllabi for the courses approved by the Board of Management. Board of Studies will discuss and recommend the syllabi of all the MPT Program offered from time to time before sending the same to the Academic Council. Academic Council will consider the proposals from the Board of Studies and make recommendations to the Board of Management for consideration and approval. For all approved courses, the copyright shall be with DSU.

Faculty Advisor: To help the students in planning their courses of study and getting general advice on the academic program, the school will assign a Faculty Advisor to each student.

REGISTRATION
Every student is required to register for approved courses through the assigned Faculty Advisor at the commencement of each academic year on the day fixed for such registration and notified in the Academic Calendar. The Dean may cancel the registration of one or more courses if they are found to violate some rules or if there are restrictions imposed due to disciplinary reasons.

Only those students will be permitted to register who have:

Cleared all University, Hostel and Library dues and fines (if any) of the previous year

paid all required advance payments of University and Hostel dues for the current year

Not been debarred from registering on any specific ground.

During registration following conditions must be fulfilled:

A student shall clear all the courses in the first year to be eligible for second year.

If a candidate fails in either theory or practical head he/she has to reappear both for the theory and associated practical.

Provisional admission shall be given for a period of six weeks for the weaker students to appear in makeup examination.

If a candidate does not pass the First year courses even in the makeup examinations his provisional registration shall be canceled. He/She shall reregister for the second year in next academic year. However he/she can take first year supplementary examination.

If the candidate passes the first year in the makeup examinations his/her provisional registration shall be confirmed.

ATTENDANCE

Each academic year shall be taken as a unit for calculating the attendance.

Students are required to attend all the classes (Lectures, Laboratories, Practical, Clinical teaching and training) for which they have been registered.

Students shall have to attend all classes. A student will be debarred from appearing in end examination if his/her attendance falls below 85%.

A provision of condo nation of 5% of the attendance by the Vice-chancellor on the specific recommendation of the head of the department and Dean, showing reasonable cause such as medical grounds.

The students shall be informed about their attendance position periodically by the colleges and cautioned to make up the shortage.

No candidate is permitted to work in a hospital / nursing home / laboratory / college while studying this course other than the posting by the University.

No candidate should join any other course of study or appear for any other examination conducted by this university or any other university in India or abroad during the period of registration.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Academic leave is permitted on the following grounds.

To attend conferences/seminars/workshops/trainings/short-term courses. A maximum of 10 days of leave is permissible in a calendar year.

The Head of the Department sanctions academic leave on recommendation of the Thesis Supervisor/Faculty Advisor

Academic leave exceeding 20 days, but up to a maximum of 30 days in a calendar year is approved by the Dean on the recommendation of the Thesis Supervisor/Faculty Advisor and the Head of the Department.

DISSERTATION:

The synopsis for dissertation shall be submitted within six months from date of Registration for first year.

The proposed synopsis shall be approved by the Department Dissertation Committee.

The dissertation proposal shall also be approved by Ethical Clearance Committee of the University.

The dissertation shall be carried out in the second year.

Dean's Message

DSI firmly believes that the learning experience extends far beyond the four walls of the classroom. Hence it has created one of the finest campuses, spread over a sprawling 28 acres of land on a picturesque and peaceful hillock. Students can imbibe the many facets a truly fulfilling learning experience in a very quiet atmosphere.

Physiotherapy has it roots in ancient times. The Chinese in around 2500 B.C. used massage as a treatment and Hippocrates described massage and hydrotherapy in 460 B.C. Since then the list of conditions that physiotherapy can have a part to play in their treatment has grown and grown. The modern practice of physiotherapy is thought to have come into being during the nineteenth century.

Physiotherapists are autonomous professionals, able to act as first contact practitioners accepting referrals as well as referring patients to other health care professionals.

Physiotherapists are key players in the health care system today. They help in restoring and improving movements, keeping patients healthy, fit and active thereby improving the quality of life. They also play an important role in avoiding surgery and long term use of medications.

Physiotherapists help their clients achieve the highest possible degree of physical activity, participation and quality of life, develop the knowledge and skills to formulate physio-therapeutic diagnoses and design appropriate programs of prevention, treatment and exercise.

We at Dayananda Sagar College of Physiotherapy provide our students with extensive education, the best clinical expertise, and hands on approach and train the students for customized treatment plans designed to meet individual needs while ensuring that patient safety is our priority. These have been achieved with good infrastructure and our own two multi-specialty hospitals 665 bedded through which our students have been trained. Physiotherapy profession has grown by leaps and bounds and will continue to grow substantially by developing scientific basis for its treatment.

MASTERS PROGRAM (MPT)

The Masters Degree in Physiotherapy is a two year program consisting of classroom teaching (Including seminars, journal reviews, case presentations, case discussions) and clinical posting.

The DSU shall have the following MPT speciality:

Neuro Sciences.

Cardiopulmonary Sciences.

Community Physiotherapy.

Women Health and Pediatric.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM:
Duration of the course shall be two years. However, academically weaker students who do not fulfill some of the requirements in their first attempt and have to repeat them in subsequent attempts may be permitted up to 2 consecutive years (from the first year registration) to complete all the requirements of the degree.MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:
English shall be the medium of instruction for the course as well as for the examination.ATTENDANCE:
The candidate shall have a minimum of 90% attendance in theory and practical separately in each subject for appearing in the examination. During registration following conditions must be fulfilled:

A student can carry forward any two papers of the first year to the second year.

If a candidate fails in either theory or practical head at the same time he/she has to reappear both for the theory and practical head.

The candidate shall pass all heads of passing of the second year in one attempt. Failing in one or more, the candidate shall re appear in all the heads of second year.

DISSERTATION:

The synopsis for dissertation shall be submitted within six months from date of Registration for first year.

The proposed synopsis shall be approved by the Department Dissertation Committee.

The dissertation proposal shall also be approved by Ethical Clearance Committee of the University.

The dissertation shall be carried out in the second year.

DAYANANDA SAGAR UNIVERSITY Regulations Governing the Degree of Master of Physiotherapy(M.PT) - 2015
The Post Graduate program in Physiotherapy (MPT) prepares the students to develop excellent skills in clinical areas. The Program will build confidence in the students to work in challenging environment and enable to work independently as specialists, consultants, educators, administrators and researchers in a wide variety of professional settings. Post Graduate physiotherapists will have developed an ability to act with professionalism and integrity, work within agreed professional, ethical and legal frameworks, processes to maintain and improve standards of health care. Postgraduate program in physiotherapy a two year program consisting of classroom teaching (Including seminars, journal reviews, case presentations, case discussions) and clinical posting. It builds upon and extends competencies acquired at the graduate level. The program prepares physiotherapists for leadership position in physiotherapy and health care, education, administration and research in a wide variety of professional settings in meeting the National priorities and the changing needs of the society. Further the program encourages accountability and commitment to lifelong learning which fosters improvement of quality care.

EVALUATION PROCESS:

BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
There will be continuous assessment of a student's performance throughout the course and marks will be awarded by the concerned course instructor and/or the appropriate committee appointed for this purpose on the following basis.

The grading will normally be based on:

Continuous Evaluation.

Internal Assessment Tests and

End Term Examination.

Theoretical subjects:
The evaluation will be based on instructors’ continuous assessment, two internal assessment tests and end term examination.

Practical / Clinical Courses:
The evaluation will be based on instructors’ continuous assessment, a test and end term examination. The weightage assigned to different components of continuous assessment will be announced by the concerned instructor(s) in the beginning of the semester. The results of performance of the students in the Continuous Assessment/ Internal Assessment Test shall be announced by the instructors. In case of seminar, evaluation will be as determined by the grade awarding committee. Mini project /projects will be based on guides continuous evaluation and end semester examination by a evaluation committee. The results of performance of the students in the end semester examination shall be announced by the controller of Examinations.

GRADING

There will be continuous assessment of a candidate's performance throughout the semester and grades will be awarded by the concerned course instructor and/or the appropriate committee appointed for this purpose on the following basis.

Theoretical courses: The evaluation will be based on instructor’s continuous assessment, two internal assessment tests and an end semester examination.

Practicals / Laboratory Courses/Clinical Training: The evaluation will be based on instructor’s continuous assessment and or a test and end semester examination.

The weight-age assigned to different components of continuous assessment will be announced by the concerned instructor(s) in the beginning of the semester.

The results of performance of the candidates in the Continuous Assessment/ Internal Assessment Test shall be announced by the instructors.

In case of seminar, evaluation will be as determined by the grade awarding Committee.

Mini project /projects will be based continuous evaluation by Guide(s) and end Semester examination by an evaluation committee.

The results of performance of the candidates in the end semester examination shall be announced by the Controller of Examinations.

CONTINUOUS EVALUATION

Candidate shall secure minimum of 50 % of marks in continuous evaluation to be eligible to appear for the end semester examination.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Average of Two best out of three tests shall be the internal marks in theory courses.

Internal Assessment for practical’s shall be based on continuous evaluation and a test

Candidate shall secure minimum of 50 % of marks in Internal Assessment be eligible to appear for the end semester examination.

There shall be no improvement of internal assessment marks if they are above 50%.

MAKE-UP EXAMINATIONS

Candidates who have missed the Internal Assessment Test on valid reasons take up make up examination with prior approval of the chairman of the department.

Permission to take a make-up examination will be given under exceptional circumstances such as participating in the University activity, admission to a hospital due to illness and a calamity in the family at the time of Internal Assessment Test.

PASSING STANDARD

For a pass in theory examination conducted at the end of the year by the University, a candidate shall secure not less than 40% marks in each course, however minimum of 50% marks be obtained including Internal Assessment to pass a course.

A candidate not securing 50% marks in aggregate(Internal Assessment +Viva-voce+ End Examination) in Theory or Practical/Clinical examination in a course shall be declared to have failed in that course and is required to appear for both Theory and Practical/Clinical again in the subsequent examination in that course.

Table 1 shows the relationships among the grades, grade points and percentage of marks.

A candidate shall have to repeat all courses (both theory and associated laboratory/practical/clinical training) in which he/she obtains ‘E’ Grades conducted in the following or the next corresponding semester.

‘E’ Grades are not counted in the calculation of the CGPA; however, these are counted in the calculation of the SGPA.

An ‘IC’ grade denotes incomplete performance in the course. A candidate will be eligible for an ‘IC’ grade provided he/she has met the attendance criterion. It may be awarded in case of absence on medical grounds or other special circumstances. The request is to be made to the chairman of the department through the faculty advisor.

A candidate getting IC grade in odd/even semester will have to improve the grade by taking re-examination conducted in the following summer term or the next corresponding semester.

Requests for IC-grade should be made at the earliest but not later than the last day of End semester examination..

Evaluation of Performance

The performance of a candidate will be evaluated in terms of the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for a semester, Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for all the completed semesters.

The Earned Credits (EC) are defined as the sum of course credits for courses in which candidates have been awarded grades between O to P. (Table 1)

The SGPA is calculated on the basis of grades obtained in all courses, except audit courses and courses in which F grade or below, registered for in the particular semester. SGPAPoints secured in the semester (O – E Grades)/Credits registered in the semester, excluding audit

The CGPA is calculated on the basis of all pass grades, except audit courses and Courses in which E grade obtained in all completed semesters. CGPA= Cumulative points secured in all the passed courses (O – E Grades)/Cumulative registered credits, excluding audit

WITHHOLDING OF GRADES

Grades shall be withheld when the candidate has not paid his/her dues or when there is a disciplinary action pending against him/her.

CONVERSION OF CGPA INTO PERCENTAGE

Conversion formula for the conversion of CGPA into percentage is Percentage of Marks scored = (CGPA earned – 0.75)*10

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF B.P.T. DEGREE
A candidate shall be declared to be eligible for the award of BPT degree if He/she has:

Completed all the credit requirements for the degree with a CGPA 5.0 or higher at the end of the program.

satisfactorily completed all the mandatory audit courses;

No dues to the University, Department, Hostels.

No disciplinary action is pending against him/her.

AWARD OF DEGREE
The award of BPT degree must be recommended by the Academic Council and Approved by the Board of Governors of the DSU.

REPEAL AND SAVINGS
Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, the provisions of any guidelines, orders, rules or regulations in force at the University shall be inapplicable to the extent of their inconsistency with these Regulations. The Academic Council of University may revise, amend or change the regulations from time to time.

INTERPRETATION
Any questions as to the interpretation of these Regulations shall be decided by the University, whose decision shall be final. The University shall have the powers to issue clarifications to remove any doubt, difficulty or anomaly which may arise during the implementation of the provisions of these Regulations.

TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY

Candidate who has been admitted to an BPT program of the University may be permitted to withdraw temporarily from the University on the grounds of prolonged illness or grave calamity in the family for a period of one semester or more, provided:

He/she applies to the University within 6 weeks of the commencement of the semester or from the date he last attended his/her classes whichever is later, stating fully the reasons for such withdrawal together with supporting documents and endorsement of his/her guardian;

The University is satisfied that, counting the period of withdrawal, the candidate is likely to complete his/her requirements of the BPT Degree within the time limits specified in Clause 13.1and 13.2 above;

There are no outstanding dues or demands in the Institute/ Hostel /Department/ Library.

Normally, a candidate will be permitted only one such temporary withdrawal during his/her tenure as a candidate of the undergraduate program.

TERMINATION FROM THE PROGRAM

A candidate may also be required to leave the Institute on disciplinary grounds.

On having been found to have produced false documents or having made false declaration at the time of seeking admission.

On having been found to be pursuing regular studies and/or correspondence courses (leading to degree or diploma) in any other college, university or an educational institution.

On having been found to be concurrently employed and performing duty or carrying out business in contravention to academic schedules of the University and without approval from the University.

MASTERS PROGRAM (MPT)
There will be continuous assessment of a student's performance throughout the course and marks will be awarded by the concerned course instructor and/or the appropriate committee appointed for this purpose on the following basis.

The marks obtained will normally be based on:

Continuous Evaluation.

Internal Assessment Tests and

End Term Examination.

Theoretical subjects:
The evaluation will be based on instructors’ continuous assessment, two internal assessment tests and end term examination.

Practical / Clinical Courses:
The evaluation will be based on instructors’ continuous assessment, a test and end term examination. The weightage assigned to different components of continuous assessment will be announced by the concerned instructor(s) in the beginning of the program. The results of performance of the students in the Continuous Assessment/ Internal Assessment Test shall be announced by the instructors. In case of seminar, evaluation will be as determined by the committee. The results of performance of the students in the end examination shall be announced by the controller of Examinations.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Average of Two best out of three tests shall be the internal marks in theory courses.

Internal Assessment for practical’s shall be based on continuous evaluation and a test

Candidate shall secure minimum of 50 % of marks in Internal Assessment be eligible to appear for the end semester examination.

There shall be no improvement of internal assessment marks if they are above 50%.

EVALUATION OF DISSERTATION

The synopsis of the Dissertation shall be submitted within six months from the date of joining to the first year of MPT.

Ethical committee shall clear the Title and the synopsis to carry out the dissertation work.

The procedure for submission of Dissertation and conduct of oral examination are as follows:

The supervisor(s) shall forward a list of examiners (comprising of at least two faculty members from the department, in addition to the supervisor(s) and two members from outside the University to Chairman of the Department.

The Chairman of the Department will then forward the list of examiners to the Dean for the approval at least 15 days before submission of the Dissertation.

The Dissertation supervisor(s) shall be satisfied that the work has been completed and verify for plagiarism and issue a letter to that effect.

The Controller of Examination will send the Dissertation for evaluation to the examiner approved by the Dean.

On getting the satisfactory report in the prescribed format from external examiner Controller of Examination shall inform the supervisor(s) to conduct oral examination.

If the external examiner recommends/suggests some correction the candidate shall incorporate the corrections/suggestions or substantiate for not doing so. The corrections or reasons for not doing so shall be verified at the time of oral examination.

If the external examiner rejects the Dissertation for what so ever reasons cited, it shall be sent to another examiner for evaluation.

If the second examiner also rejects the Dissertation then in such a case the candidate will have to reregister for the Dissertation and carry out the work.

The supervisor(s) will fix the date of oral examination; after receiving the intimation from Controller of Examination and make an announcement (through notices and e-mail)

The committee of Examiners shall evaluate the Dissertation of the candidate on the basis of presentation of the report, originality of the contents therein, the oral presentation and oral examination.

On successful completion of Oral Examination, each student shall submit bound copies of the Dissertation after incorporating corrections, if any, suggested by the examiners (one each to the supervisor(s) and the department) and an electronic copy to the department and Library for archival.

PASSING STANDARD

For a pass in theory examination conducted at the end of the year by the University, a candidate shall secure not less than 40% marks in each course, however minimum of 50% marks be obtained including Internal Assessment to pass a course.

A candidate not securing 50% marks in aggregate(Internal Assessment +Viva-voce+ End Examination) in Theory or Practical/Clinical examination in a course shall be declared to have failed in that course and is required to appear for both Theory and Practical/Clinical again in the subsequent examination in that course.

DECLARATION OF CLASS

A candidate shall be awarded the class based upon his/her aggregate performance in first and second Year.

A candidate shall be awarded the class based on the marks obtained in the first attempt.

A candidate securing 75% of marks or more of grand total marks prescribed will be declared to have passed the examination in First Class with Distinction.

A candidate securing 65% of marks or more but less than 75% of grand total marks prescribed will be declared to have passed the examination in First Class.

A candidate securing 50% of marks or more but less than 65% of grand total marks prescribed will be declared to have passed the examination in Second Class.

WITHHOLDING OF RESULTS
Result shall be withheld when the student has not paid his/her dues or when there is a disciplinary action pending against him/her.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE
A candidate shall be declared to be eligible for the award of MPT Degree if he/she has:

Completed all the requirements for the degree at the end of the program.

No dues to the University, Department, Hostels.

No disciplinary action is pending against him/her.

AWARD OF DEGREE
The award of.MPT degree shall be recommended by the Academic Council and approved by the Board of Governors of the DSU.

REPEAL AND SAVINGS
notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, the provisions of any guidelines, orders, rules or regulations in force at the University shall be inapplicable to the extent of their inconsistency with these Regulations. The Academic Council of DSU may revise, amend or change the regulations from time to time.

INTERPRETATION
Any questions as to the interpretation of these Regulations shall be decided by the University, whose decision shall be final. The University shall have the powers to issue clarifications to remove any doubt, difficulty or anomaly which may arise during the implementation of the provisions of these Regulations.

TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE INSTITUTE

Candidate who has been admitted to MPT program of the University may be permitted to withdraw temporarily from the University on the grounds of prolonged illness or grave calamity in the family for a period of six months or more, provided:

he/she applies to the University within 6 weeks of the commencement of the year or from the date he/she last attended his/her classes whichever is later, stating fully the reasons for such withdrawal together with supporting documents and endorsement of his/her guardian;

The University is satisfied that, counting the period of withdrawal, the student is likely to complete his/her requirements of the MPT Degree within the time limits specified in Clause 11.

There are no outstanding dues or demands in the University/ Hostel /Department/ Library.

Normally, a student will be permitted only one such temporary withdrawal during his/her tenure as a student of the post graduate program.

TERMINATION FROM THE PROGRAM

A student may also be required to leave the University on disciplinary grounds.

On having been found to have produced false documents or having made false declaration at the time of seeking admission.

On having been found to be pursuing regular studies and/or correspondence courses (leading to degree or diploma) in any other college, university or an educational institution.

On having been found to be concurrently employed and performing duty or carrying out business in contravention to academic schedules of the University and without approval from the University.